MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,329 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective REAR EXHAUST SILENCER MOUNTING WIRED TO CHASSIS (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security FRONT LOWER INNER WING (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced spring hanger (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside front brake binding slightly
offside rear chassis at rear spring hanger corroding
underside corroding and repaired
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
offside rear spring rear hanger mounting corroding.
underside corroding and repaired.
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ball joint dust covers perishing
underside corroding
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ball joint dust covers perishing
c/v boots perishing
chassis and underside corroding
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
ball joint dust covers perishing
c/v boots perishing
chassis and underside corroding
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
REAR GAS PIPES EXCESSIVE CORRODED FOR LIVING AREA.
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
REAR GAS PIPES EXCESSIVE CORRODED FOR LIVING AREA.
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
OCCASIONAL SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
TRAILER ELECTRICAL SOCKET INSECURE.
GAS PIPES CORRODED AND RUSTED
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
OCCASIONAL SEAT FITTED TO N/S/R
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)
TRAILER ELECTRICAL SOCKET INSECURE.
GAS PIPES CORRODED AND RUSTED
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Talbot Express?
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J417 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express in White with a 1,971cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
Across all 1992 Talbot Express models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 68,439 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Talbot Express fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,812 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J417 DTV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Talbot Express typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 34 years old, this Talbot Express is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J417 DTV is a 1992 Talbot Express, first registered on 24 March 1992.
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